Cicely
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7.6
- proper noun
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Cicely
- They learned of the work of Dr. Cicely Saunders of England who developed the model of care for those who were dying that was used at St. Christopher's Hospice when it opened in 1967 (Paradis & Cummings, 1986).
- Cicely Tyson
- actress Cicely
- Cicely and Roslyn
Next, I used this eye concealer by Cicely Paris.
- Next, I used this eye concealer by Cicely Paris.
Examples
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The legendary actress Cicely Tyson influenced many generations of performers.
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Everyone admired the talent of Cicely Tyson, who received numerous accolades for her work.
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Way back in 1994, when Cicely Tyson got one for the short-lived drama "Sweet Justice,"
Blog text (7) -
Palliative care grew out of the hospice movement of the 1960s, which was led by Cicely Saunders, a nurse and social worker in Great Britain who later became a physician.
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Cicely Saunders, founder of the modern hospice movement, serves as a role model for interdisciplinary work because she was trained as a social worker, nurse, and physician (Saunders, 1978).
Academic text (2005) -
In discussions about influential actresses, Cicely is often mentioned alongside Hollywood greats.
Synonyms
9
4.2
A woman's first name
Compounds
- UK
A European garden herb with fern-like leaves, white flowers and a sweet aniseed taste
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cicely is a form of Cecily, from the old Latin name Caecilia, which comes from caecus meaning 'blind'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the well-known Saint Cecilia (linked to music): Cicely is simply a girl's name that grew from that older family name.